Summary
Each user within the USNH umbrella has a unique Username that is used across many applications. This article will walk the reader through finding someone's Username using the Microsoft Global Address List (GAL) in the Outlook Desktop App on Windows (not available on the web or in the Mac desktop app as of Jan. 2023).
How-To
Task: To find someone's username using the Global Address List
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook
NOTE: This is only available in the Windows desktop client, it is not available in Outlook on the Web.
Step 2 - Open the Address Book
Step 3 - Ensure you are selected on the Global Address List
Step 4 - Search for the name you need using First Last
Step 5 - Once you have located the correct person there are two ways you can see the Username or Alias
Step 6 - Scroll all the way to the Right column in the Address List and see the Alias Column
OR
Step 7 -Double-click on the name and open up their contact card, Username will be located in the Alias field.
Outcome
You have successfully used the Global Address List to find someone's username.
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